Research Data Specialist

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: 7 days ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
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Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Research Data Specialist
Department Ctr on Children Families & the Law-1082
Requisition Number S_240299
Posting Open Date 04/05/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/16/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Research Data Specialist will provide technical and research assistance and data coordination to several grant-funded projects located within the Center on Children, Families & the Law (CCFL). The Research Data Specialist will serve as the project lead on the secure storage, linking, analysis, and maintenance of complex agency administrative datasets that are shared with CCFL for the purposes of our research and evaluation projects. Datasets will consist of extracts from child welfare and mental health agency case management systems, as well as agency human resources (personnel) data, both requiring a high level of data security. In addition, the Research Data Specialist will be expected to contribute to the activities of the team in areas including: conceptualize research and evaluation designs; collect primary data for projects using a variety of methods including surveys, interviews, and focus groups; manage and utilize child welfare agency administrative datasets; design, create and maintain databases; conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of data; interpret, visualize, and disseminate project results. Assist project team in the preparation and delivery of oral presentations and written reports about project findings for external stakeholder groups and funders.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .
Minimum Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in psychology, sociology, child development, education, social work, data science, other social or behavioral science, or a related field and 2 years applied research or program evaluation experience. Knowledge and skills in applied research methodology and program evaluation. Experience using statistical analysis packages such as SPSS, R, Stata, MaxQDA, InVivo. Experience managing human services agency administrative datasets. 
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in or with child welfare agencies doing research or program evaluation tasks. Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting child welfare agency administrative datasets (including variables such as case practice and child and family outcomes). Experience manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting agency HR administrative datasets (such as employee demographic, vacancy, and retention data). Experience conducting and interpreting advanced statistical analyses. Experience developing and implementing surveys using Qualtrics. Experience developing and implementing evaluation measures. Experience working with diverse groups and collaborating with external stakeholders. Experience developing data visualizations using Tableau or similar programs.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $52,000 yr/minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Mary Carstens
[email protected]
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes
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